INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOOD DEHYDRATOR
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION BEFORE
USE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Normal Voltage:
220-240V, 50/60Hz
Normal Power:
350W
NAME OF PARTS:
1. Housing
2. Front panel
3. Cabinet
4. Wire rack: each dehydrator has 5pcs wire
racks.
5. Bottom plate
6. Glass door
7. Thermostat: optional from 50ºC to 80ºC.
8. Timer: up to 12 hours.
9. Oven feet
10. Indicator light
11. Handle
GETTING STARTED
Remove any packing from the product.
Place the packing inside the box and either store
or dispose of responsibly
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION
CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND RETAIN FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage
to property, basic safety precautions must be
observed including the following:
1. This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments;
- Farm houses;
- By clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
- Bed and breakfast type environments
2. This food dehydrator is designed for
DOMESTIC USE ONLY and is not suitable
for commercial use. Do not use it for
outdoors.
3. When using the food dehydrator ensures that
it is on a flat, level and sturdy surface, ensure
no risk that it may fall .Also that it can take
the weight of the unit during use.
4. Never use an unauthorized attachment.
5. Make sure that the food dehydrator is
switched off and unpluged from the mains
electrical supply when it is not in use;
before cleaning or when it is being repaired.
Remove by grasping the plug. Do not pull on
the cord.
6. Always use the appliance from a power outlet
of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the
appliance.
7. Never leave the appliance unattended while
in use.
8. Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance, as they are unable to recognize
the hazards associated with incorrect
handling of electrical appliances.
9. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge.
Unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliances
by a person responsible for their safety.
10. Ensure that the food dehydrator and power
cord is NOT hung over sharp edges and
keep away from hot objects and open flames;
otherwise the plastic will melt and cause a
fire.
11. Please check the device and the electrical
wire timely, and stop using if you find some
problems of the device or when it's broken.
Do not repair the appliance by yourself.
Repair the device only by qualified persons.
12. Do not operate any electrical appliance if the
power cord is damaged or after the appliance
has been dropped or damaged in any
manner.
13. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
14. Do not use your appliance with an extension
cord unless this cord has been checked and
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tested by a qualified technician or service
person.
15. Repairs to the food dehydrator should only be
performed by a qualified electrician .Improper
repairs may place the user at risk.
16. To disconnect, turn the time control to OFF,
then remove the plug. Always hold the plug,
and never pull the cord.
17. A fire may occur if the oven is covered or
touching flammable material, including the
curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when
in operation. Do not store any item on top of
the appliance when in operation.
18. Be sure that nothing touches the top or
bottom elements of the oven.
19. Do not operate with an external timer or
remote-control device.
20. Please don't turn the draught of engine
towards others or tinder.
21. Please don't keep it beside anything heating.
Please keep the plug away from pressing;
otherwise it will cause a fire or electric shock.
22. Failure to follow all the instructions listed
may result in electric shock, fire or serious
personal injury .The warnings, cautions and
instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions
and situations that may occur while the
product in use.
23. This appliance has a tempered, safety glass
door. The glass is stronger than ordinary
glass and more resistant to breakage.
Tempered glass can still break around the
edges. Avoid scratching the door surface or
nicking the edges.
24. This appliance is OFF when the Timer
Control button is in the "OFF" position.
25. If you pass this appliance onto a third party,
these operating instructions must also be
handed over.
CAUTION:
•
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
immerse or expose the product, flexible cord
or plug to rain, moisture or any liquid.
•
Do not use the product near baths, basins
or other vessels containing water or other
liquids, or when standing in or on damp or
wet surfaces. Don't keep the device in the
watery environment;
•
Keep the device away the place of high
temperature, ray and wetly.
•
Don't operate the device with wet hands.
•
Please turn off the power supply in the watery
environment.
•
In the event where the appliance is dropped
into the water, turn off the power at the power
outlet and remove the plug immediately.
DO NOT REACH INTO THE WATER TO
RETRIEVE IT.
•
It is important to note that the appliance will
have to be inspected by a qualified technician
before using it again.
•
Do not operate near gas spray cans.
•
Incorrect operation and improper handling
can lead to malfunction of the appliance and
injuries to the user.
•
The power cord can not be squeezed by
something heavy or sharp, otherwise it will
cause a fire or electric shock.
•
The temperature of accessible surface may
be HIGH when the appliance is operating.
BEFORE USE
Cleaning:
Before using the first time, wipe all parts of the
appliance.
After cleaning the unit must be run in for 30
minutes without placing any food for drying
during this period. Any smoke or smells
produced during this procedure are normal.
After the running in period, rinse the racks
in water and dry all parts. This act is only
necessary for the first time.
Do not clean the appliance with aggressive
chemicals or abrasives in order not to damage
the surface.
OPERATION
1. Slice food (for example, fruit) into 5 to 8 mm
and put the slices on wire racks.
2. Put wire racks into the cabinet.
3. Set temperature by your desired one.
4. Switch the timer knob to select operation
time.
5. Please avoid opening the glass door too
often during dehydrating process.
6. Food humidity is up to you by selection of
time.
DRYING TIPS
Drying time for pre-treatment fruit will vary
according to the following factors:
1) thickness of pieces or slices
2) number of trays with food being dried
3) volume of food being dried
4) moisture or humidity in your environment
5) your preferences of drying for each type of
dried food
It is recommended to:
•
Check your food every hour.
•
Label food with contents dried, date and
weight before drying. It will also be helpful to
note the drying time for future reference.
•
Pretreated food will give the best effect in
drying.
•
Correct food storage after drying also will
help to keep food in good quality and save
the nutrients.
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